No Paul George, no Batum, No Kawhi - tought to beat a healthy Utah team with so many guys out for the game.
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It’s good to see the GSW back in 1st in the WC however I’m loving the Cavs in 4th in the EC
Knicks seem to be fading as are the Hawks but only a few games separate the pack
Knicks seem to be fading as are the Hawks but only a few games separate the pack
Interesting comment.
Why do you say that? They have the same key players as last year. Same coach.
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They don’t seem to be playing as well as last year. However the season is still young
Maybe that is why they hired Ainge.
I now find a weird team-up of Ainge and Wade.
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In case you're wondering about Ben Simmons, here is a diary of the entire timeline.........
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Ben Simmons timeline: Kings no longer in chase for All-Star guard
In a blockbuster deal hours before the trade deadline on Feb. 10, the All-Star guard is off to Brooklyn, capping off a chaotic year unlike any other.
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For me the best emerging story is the Cleveland Cavs who continue to impress and are I 4th place only 3 games out of first. I wonder what Kyrie and Le Bron are thinking
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and the latest rumors about Kyrie is that he is softening and getting close to returning ....if he does it will make the Nets the favorite to win it all
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The Brooklyn Nets have been without Kyrie Irving for the 2021-22 season, but there's optimism that he'll rejoin the team this year.
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I guess the Jazz were tough last night as they did beat the Clipps putting them in a tie for 5th with the Lakers although the Clipps have the advantage by virtue of their division wins
Is there any hope that Kawhi might find his way back into the lineup before the season end? And the bigger question is if he does play this season will it be enough to put the Clippers into contention. Personally I think the Lakers won't be winning any more rings for years to come and I remain skeptical that Kawhi alone is the answer. I think the Clippers are a few players away from being a top tier team as the league is just too good for Kawhi to become the super hero. There are just too many great teams this year
My next thought is that the Cavs are in a position and playing well enough that they can surpass the 3rd place Bulls
Is there any hope that Kawhi might find his way back into the lineup before the season end? And the bigger question is if he does play this season will it be enough to put the Clippers into contention. Personally I think the Lakers won't be winning any more rings for years to come and I remain skeptical that Kawhi alone is the answer. I think the Clippers are a few players away from being a top tier team as the league is just too good for Kawhi to become the super hero. There are just too many great teams this year
My next thought is that the Cavs are in a position and playing well enough that they can surpass the 3rd place Bulls
Glad to see the Cavs rising. Hope they do well. Followed then in the early 70's when the team joined the NBA.For me the best emerging story is the Cleveland Cavs who continue to impress and are in 4th place only 3 games out of first. I wonder what Kyrie and Le Born are thinking
As for the Clippers, I've tempered my expectations for this season. They have played well of late despite the loss to the Jazz last night. I'm hoping they allow some of their younger players develop this year - Terrance Mann and Brandon Boston in particular.
As for Kawhi, I was pleased to see him in Salt Lake last night supporting the team. Lots of speculation on his return date, some saying as early as April. Still, Kawhi is Kawhi and you never know what you are going to get. In my mind if he comes back at all this year it is a bonus. I don't expect it.
So far the Clippers have been fun to watch this year - in the main. I always root for the underdog so watching them play hard and winning their fair share of games is good enough. I know some fans are front runners and only root for the flavor of the month but that's not me. Couldn't be a Clippers fan if I felt otherwise I suppose given their history.
As for Kawhi, I was pleased to see him in Salt Lake last night supporting the team. Lots of speculation on his return date, some saying as early as April. Still, Kawhi is Kawhi and you never know what you are going to get. In my mind if he comes back at all this year it is a bonus. I don't expect it.
So far the Clippers have been fun to watch this year - in the main. I always root for the underdog so watching them play hard and winning their fair share of games is good enough. I know some fans are front runners and only root for the flavor of the month but that's not me. Couldn't be a Clippers fan if I felt otherwise I suppose given their history.
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I feel the same about the Lakers. My being a fan goes back over 40 years. Problem is there is not one flavor of the month. The league is like Baskin Robbins with 31 flavors at any one time.
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I do like the Warriors and wish them well this year but I can say in all honesty I have watched almost 100% of every Lakers game going back for years and years. Lately though I find myself tiring of their style of play. I remain however a fan foreverI thought the Warriors were your flavor of the month
Tough not to appreciate Steph Curry and I am a Steve Kerr fan as well. Don't hate Draymond quite as much as I used to but haven't really warmed up to him either.
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I agree about Draymond but to me Steph and his smile together with his shooting prowess make him a well deserved ambassador for the league
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I usually agree with everything Van Gundy says as I feel he is an astute sportscaster but I hope he is wrong on this one...
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Ex-NBA coach makes wild prediction about league's trajectory amid COVID outbreaks
Ex-NBA coach makes wild prediction about league's trajectory amid COVID outbreaks
Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy made a projection about the league’s trajectory this season while teams and players deal with an increase in positive coronavirus tests and the influx of the omicron variant.
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